Steve Blackdog

I had a 1978 Fender Precision in yellow like this one. Mine didn’t have all the chrome covers and was a bit more used than this one! Great bass, but it did mean you couldn’t stand at the back of the stage out of the way! i also had a 1971 vw beetle in yellow!

UPDATE So in the end I am importing the tuners from the US. Dreading the VAT/Parcelforce surcharge!

Figured as a newbie, I should stay online whilst you do this test!

Dear all, I have just joined the forum and been directed to this group as a source for help. I am in the process of putting together a 2011 USA Deluxe Jazz V Bass. This is the active one with 22 frets. Basically I have bought a used fully loaded body and a new old stock 2011 neck. All genuine original Fender parts. I seem to have hit a brick wall with my parts list. In particular, I need tuners (4R and 1L) and string retainers. Both of these items appear to be specific to the USA Deluxe model. When the Deluxe was released in 2004, it had Schaller/Fender lightweight tuners, with the carbon fibre/plastic body, like these, but with the clover leaf keys: https://schaller.info/en/machine-heads/289/bm-light?number=10270101.22.73&c=53 They are fixed by two lugs which fit into corresponding locating holes on the back of the headstock. By the time we got to the 2011 production (i.e. mine), the Schallers had been phased out to be replaced with something that looks the same but all metal and with an F stamp on the back. I cannot find a UK supplier for love nor money. I think they may be the same as these: https://stratosphereparts.com/fender-american-professional-p-jazz-bass-lightweight-f-tuners-chrome-parts/ The string retainers are like these: If anyone can point me at a supplier of these genuine Fender parts for the Fender American Deluxe Jazz V Bass (2011), I would love any information you can provide. Many thanks Steve

Evening folks. I have been a bass player now for many years (35!) but not been playing live for a few years. I am in the process of putting together a Fender American Deluxe Jazz V Bass from parts. I have got to the stage of thinking "someone must know xyz" and so here I am joining this forum. I will find the right place to post my questions. In the meantime, hello there! Cheers Steve